What A Life!
A Kaleidoscope of Rajinder Puri’s Cartoons
Paper Type: 130gsm Art paper (Matt) | Size: 216mm x 178mm
Black and white; 158 illustrations; 148 pages; Flexiback
ISBN-10: 9386906058 | ISBN-13: 978-93-86906-05-2
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In
this kaleidoscopic collection are of some of the best political cartoons since Independence
by Rajinder Puri. Used as a vehicle
for spreading public awareness on the burning issues of the day, these cartoons
give us a glimpse of Puri’s virtuosity as a prescient columnist, fearless
writer, and activist. His work exudes a certain directness and purity of
purpose that continue to impress and intrigue discerning readers in its combination
of realism and humour. No matter how controversial some of Puri’s cartoons seem,
his vision of the society, politics, and life will continue to play an important
role in contemporary culture.
Arvindar Singh
Author
Arvindar Singh is a consummate columnist and entrepreneur. His works include Myths and Realities of Security and Public
Affairs (an anthology) and What A Life! A Kaleidoscope of
Rajinder Puri’s Cartoons (co-authored
with Partha Chatterjee). He does regular book reviews for Penguin Random House
Publishers. He has been writing on security matters widely. In 2003 he wrote a
monograph on Field Marshal S.H.F.J Manekshaw for the United Services Institution
of India, New Delhi. He has also been associated with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan and turns his pen frequently on current
topics of national interest as a freelancer.
Partha Chatterjee
Author
Arjun Sengupta is a filmmaker, critic, and
journalist, who has written on the arts for leading Indian newspapers and
magazines like Economic Times, Tehelka.com, New Indian Express, Frontline,
and Fountain Ink among other
publications.